How Alan C started their logo design journey

Company name

'Gataway Grips

Overview

I'm an avid athlete who loves the thrill of competition, and believes lacrosse is one of the most exciting sports in the nation.
-'Gataway Grips comes from the Native American word for lacrosse "Bagataway." The sport was known as the "little brother of war," as Native American tribes often used it to settle disputes.
-Today, the game has transformed into an exciting, fast paced sport that combines the physicality of football and hockey with the finesse needed for basketball and soccer.

Tell us a bit about who you are and the people you reach

-The goal is to individualize a player's lacrosse stick, so I am targeting male lacrosse players, ages 8 to 20.
-Lacrosse is the fastest growing sport in the US, is deeply rooted in its Native American traditions, and is constantly evolving.
-While is is a team game, the stick is as unique as the individual player and is often a source of pride for the player, always fine tuning the stick to get it just right (Native American sticks were decorated with strings and feathers to set them apart).

Requirements

I am looking for a logo that will be printed on the packaging and on the grips themselves.

I would like 'Gataway to be stacked on top of Grips

I want the logo to be very bold and eye-catching (it will be used for packaging as well as on the gear so I need people to notice it)